September 26 - October 7 2026
The Colours of Vietnam 2026
Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Join Elliott on a luxurious twelve day photography expedition through Northern and Central Vietnam. From the stunning golden rice terraces of Mu Cang Chai to the lantern release in Hue, not only will you explore some of the most beautiful places on the planet, but you will learn from Elliott on location during this once-in-a-lifetime experience.
12 days. 8 new friends. 1 memory to last a lifetime.
LEARN PHOTOGRAPHY FIRST HAND.
Ready for the adventure of a lifetime? Join Elliott on a luxurious twelve day photography expedition through Northern and Central Vietnam. From the stunning golden rice terraces of Mu Cang Chai to the lantern release in Hue, not only will you explore some of the most beautiful places on the planet, but you will learn from Elliott on location during this once-in-a-lifetime experience. The workshop starts at $5,999 USD, limited to eight people.
EXPLORE THE UNTOUCHED CORNERS OF VIETNAM.
We’ve worked tirelessly to create the perfect itinerary to cover as much ground as possible. During this tour, you’ll experience places in Vietnam that 99% of tourists don’t get to see, and experience the beauty of northern and central Vietnam.
The Itinerary.
Day One: ARRIVAL IN HANOI.
Day Two: INCENSE AND FISH TRAP VILLAGES.
We’re starting bright and early. At 5AM (CORRECT ME IF I’M WRONG), we will depart to a nearby town to photograph the incense making process. On the way we will grab a local breakfast where you will get a taste of Bun Cha.
At the incense village, we will spend two hours photographing the locals as they prepare the incense. There will be unique vantage points set up to ensure everyone gets a shot. After, we will drive to another village to photograph the locals that make fish traps. (IS THERE A WAY TO ALSO TO THE BASKET WEAVING?)
Once everyone is satisfied, we’ll head back to Hanoi for a group lunch, before our first workshop lesson. We’ll touch on the fundamentals of photography, composition, and colour theory.
For those that are feeling adventurous and are already familiar with the fundamentals, they are free to explore Hanoi, or head to Ha Long Bay to stay overnight (at your own expense).
Evening at leisure.
Day Four: TEA PLANTATION AND SOY SAUCE VILLAGE.
It’s another early wake up call! Together we will hike during blue hour to Cima di Eötvös for sunrise before heading back to Milan. Elliott, Conor, and Julian will be hosting another editing session in the afternoon and then the rest of the day is yours to explore!
It’s day one! Settle into your hotel (HOTEL NAME) before meeting your new friends for the next two weeks. We’ll have dinner together, before heading back to the hotel for a welcome briefing session. Then the evening is yours to explore the old quarter streets, grab a massage, or get an early rest.
Day Three: BACK-UP
Experience a peaceful sunrise at one of the most photogenic and iconic lakes in the world: Lago di Braies. After a morning paddle, Elliott, Conor and Julian will host a photography and editing classroom session until our last sunset at Tre Cime Di Lavaredo.
Day Five: Cinque Terre
After catching up on some sleep we will embark on a train to the beautiful coastal village of Manarola, Cinque Terre. We will travel to the neighbouring village of Vernazza for sunset and blue hour before having a group dinner together.
Day Six - EIGHT: THE RICE TERRACES OF MU CANG CHAI.
Enjoy a relaxing day in Manarola and explore the other neighbouring villages. In the evening we will photograph Manarola for sunset and blue hour before embarking on a late train ride to Florence, Tuscany.
Join Elliott, Conor, and Julian for one last sunrise in Florence. After breakfast we will check out of the hotel, say goodbye, and head home!
Day 10: HOI AN
Day NINE: TRAVEL DAY
It’s the last full day! After a late breakfast, join Elliott, Conor, and Julian as they share their experiences as professionals and teach how you can start your career in travel photography. In the afternoon, join your hosts on a wine tour before heading to Brunelleschi’s Dome for sunset.
Only 8 spots.
To provide the best experience possible this workshop is limited to only eight participants on a first-come-first-served basis. This ensures that the workshop will be exclusive and in-depth, so Elliott can personally attend to each participant throughout the workshop.
Here’s what’s included:
Accommodations for 11 nights at 4-5 star hotels and resorts*
Breakfast and lunch for 10 days (excluding day one and twelve)
Domestic flight from Hanoi to Da Nang on day ten
Domestic flight from Hue to Hanoi on day twelve
Ground transportation (including boat and motorcycle transfers)
Dinners for nights 4-8 (5 nights)
English speaking tour guides
Entrance fees
Model fees
Communal drone
*Accommodations will be shared to reduce the cost for each person. Single occupancy rooms are available for an additional fee of $850 USD at check-out.
Here’s what’s NOT included:
Dinners (except for nights 4-8)
Photography equipment (if you’re missing something you can borrow pending availability)
Laptop and hard drives
Tips for locals (not necessary, but encouraged)
Cash for souvenirs
Any non-photography related experiences
Visa for Vietnam (assistance is available)
International flights to/from Hanoi
*Accommodations will be shared to reduce the cost for each person. Single occupancy rooms are available for an additional fee of $850 USD at check-out.
be the first four to sign up and get a $600 early-bird discount.
Warning: It’s going to be hot. Weather ranges between 25 degrees and 35 degrees, so please bring the proper attire and sunscreen. Water will be provided throughout the entire trip.
Do I have to share a room?
Meet your instructor.
Canon Ambassador Elliott Chau is a photographer, producer, director, and social media influencer based in Toronto, Canada who has travelled to over 70 countries photographing around the globe. He has worked with renowned brands such as Four Seasons, Adidas, Google, Adobe, Canon, Shopify. Elliott shares his travel experiences to his community of 200,000+ followers on his Instagram page @LifewithElliott and though he loves travel and photography, his true joy is making new friends and teaching.
Real reviews from real past workshop attendees.
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"I couldn't have asked for a better teacher."
Getting the opportunity to attend Elliott’s first workshop was such a great experience. I learned all about editing, composition, workflow, and made some great new friends! I couldn’t have asked for a better teacher, especially if you’re looking to turn photography into a full time gig!
- Spencer Sembrat
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"Broadly opened my horizons as a creative."
Talk about an experience!!! Joining Elliott’s workshop has broadly opened my horizons as a creative. The energy is absolutely unmatched being around a group of like minded individuals, bouncing ideas off one another to create something unique. Within the few days I spent with Elliott, I’ve definitely learned much more than I would’ve trying to learn on my own. When I get the chance to join another one of Elliott’s workshops, you can bet I’ll be there ASAP!
- Brandon Atchinson
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It all begins with an idea. Maybe you want to launch a business. Maybe you want to turn a hobby into something more.
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FAQs
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This workshop is catered to all levels of photographers!
Whether you’re just starting out or a seasoned pro, this trip is for you. There will be workshop sessions that dives deep into the fundamentals of photography for those that are beginners, and for the veterans, the locations we’ve set up and prepared are ready for you to capture.
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As this is a more luxury workshop, we’ll be staying in 4-5 star hotels and resorts.
In order to make this workshop as affordable as possible all participants will be sharing rooms. A questionnaire will be sent out a few weeks prior to the workshop and based off the answers we will partner participants together.
If you do not wish to share a room and are willing to pay more for a single room, please select the single occupancy option at check-out. However, in order to get the best rate for you and to keep the workshop organized, the hotels and resorts have been pre-selected.
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The first 30% deposit is non-refundable. Any payment made after the deposit and a month before the workshop (before August 26th 2026) is refundable. The workshop is non-refundable if you are unable to secure a visa in time.
If the workshop does not reach 50% capacity one month prior to the workshop, the workshop will be canceled and you will be fully refunded.
No shows or cancelations within a month of the workshop is non-refundable.
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The 30% deposit must be paid as a lump-sum payment.
The remaining balance can either be paid monthly for a term of ten months, or made as a one-time-payment before August 26th, 2026.
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For this workshop all participants should have the following equipment:
A DSLR or mirrorless camera
Lenses that cover a range of wide-angle to telelphoto
A tripod
A computer with Adobe Lightroom and Photoshop, and an external hard drive
ND filters and CPL filters
A drone (if you do not have one, we will have one to share)
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While we would love to make this workshop as inclusive as possible, there are certain aspects that may not be for everyone. We would suggest avoiding this workshop if you are:
Prone to motion sickness in long car rides (3-6 hours)
Extremely picky with food/dietary restrictions (some options will be limited, so we cannot guarantee we’ll be able to honour dietary restrictions)
Afraid of riding on the back of motorcycles and/or mopeds
Unable to wake up early in the morning (4-5AM)
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While we have an itinerary set, we have no control over the weather. That means we will have to be flexible, and adjust the itinerary accordingly. There is a chance that some locations may not be accessible due to bad weather.
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In the rice terraces, it’ll be quite comfortable, sitting around 20-30 degrees. However, in Hanoi, Hue, and Hoi An, it’s going to be hot. Temperatures will range between 25 degrees and 35 degrees, so please bring the proper attire and sunscreen. Water will be provided throughout the entire trip.
